Canuck right winger Jannik Hansen has joined Finnish Elite League team Tappara, which is based in Tampere. He is expected to make his debut on Thursday. Tappara is currently in 11th spot in the 14-team league so obviously it can use the help. The announcement, on Tappara’s website, looked like this (via Google translator): “Tappara acquired another NHL player. Danish Vancouver Canuck Jannik Hansen…comes to Tampere today.” Hansen told CKWX radio that it was just a matter of getting in some game action. Tappara will cover his insurance. “It’s a good league and I get a chance to play some hockey, that’s what it’s all about,” Hansen told the radio station. Hansen, 26, was scheduled to make $1.35 million with the Canucks this season. He had 16 goals and 39 points in 2011-12 and was plus-18.

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